Abigail
Abigail: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/
Meaning and origin of Abigail
- A female given name from Hebrew, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular.
Etymology
From Hebrew אֲבִיגַיִל (avigáyil, “Abigail”, literally “my Father's joy” or “fountain of joy”).
How popular is Abigail?
Since 1880, 413,263 girls and 672 boys in the U.S. have been named Abigail (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #1502 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #41 for girls, with 4,941 babies given the name.
Names similar to Abigail
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Sibling name ideas for Abigail
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Abigail FAQ
What does the name Abigail mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular. From Hebrew אֲבִיגַיִל (avigáyil, “Abigail”, literally “my Father's joy” or “fountain of joy”).
What is the origin of the name Abigail?
Abigail is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Abigail?
Since 1880, 413,263 girls and 672 boys in the U.S. have been named Abigail (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #1502 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #41 for girls, with 4,941 babies given the name.
Is Abigail a boy or girl name?
Abigail is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 413,263 girls and 672 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.